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In 2003, Americans voted the number one invention they could not live without was the TOOTHBRUSH. Over cell phones and even cars, Americans chose oral hygiene. With this statistic, it should come as a surprise to discover that Americans did not regularly use the toothbrush until 1885, when they were first mass produced following the … Continued
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You’ve heard it a million times from your dentist or dental assistant. Flossing is a key aspect to keeping your mouth fresh and clean, giving you that big bright smile. But even with the best intentions, flossing does not help your teeth if you don’t properly do it. Follow these four steps for a … Continued
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It’s almost the end of cook-out seasons so your family and friends decide to have one last Bar-B-Q. You take a bite out of a rack of ribs and CRUNCH! You bit the bone and cracked your tooth. A chipped tooth is a very painful situation but there are multiple ways to quickly control the … Continued
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Like most things, teeth are notorious for decaying with age. Your original fillings stick, and the coffee stains are now permanent. While insurance for dental care may seem unnecessary in old age, your teeth are still a relevant body part that should be taken care of appropriately. Unfortunately, dental care is not provided as … Continued
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Knowing the anatomy of your mouth and teeth is a crucial part of oral hygiene. If we are aware of what is going on inside our mouths, it is easier to indicate when something is out of the ordinary. The first step is to recognize the function of each type of tooth you have. … Continued
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Are you ready to update your smile, but cannot decide between dental implants or dentures? Both are legitimate choices, but there are a few differences to be aware of when choosing the best smile for you. Dentures Dentures are available as complete or partial sets. They are removable and much cheaper than dental implants. … Continued
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Teeth whitening has become one of the most lucrative services in the dental industry. Today, Americans spend billions of dollars on teeth whitening products annually, and it’s the most popular procedure requested by patients ages 40 to 60. Everyone wants whiter teeth, but do whitening techniques pose a risk to your dental health? Aside from … Continued
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A recent study found that a majority of Americans drink up to 4 alcoholic drinks a week. While drinking alcohol is not inherently wrong, it is often what happens after alcohol consumption that causes trouble–drunk driving, irresponsible actions, or even the development of certain health conditions. Drinking alcohol without limits can bring you a host … Continued
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The last thing you want to hear when you go in for your dental visit is, “You have a cavity”. Nearly all of us are familiar with this dental condition. We know the foods and drinks we should eat to fight cavities, how to brush our teeth to prevent tooth decay, and to avoid habits … Continued
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Dentistry, unlike other modern fields of medicine and technology, did not sprout up into existence over the past several centuries. As early as 5000 BC, the American Dental Association recorded on their timeline, a Sumerian text described “tooth worms” as the cause of dental decay. Of course, tooth worms do not actually exist, but this … Continued